Lifting in the 181-pound division, Balticís Wyatt Stepka became a state champion lifter with a 385-pound squat, a 275-pound bench and a 470-pound deadlift.

Other area lifters with strong showings were Dell Rapidsí Taiven Logan, who finished fourth in the girls 147 pound and over division, and Balticís Eric Mohr, who finished second in the 114-pound boys division.

Finishing third were Dell Rapidsí Jonathan DeNoon in the 148-pound weight class and Dell Rapidsí Ty Hennen in the 220-pound weight class.